# Service difficulty reports: N21497, cancelled Dec 6, 2022

A list on [N21497, cancelled Dec 6, 2022](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N21497-2022-12-06.md).

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first.

Page 1 of 2 · 75 reports

- [SDR HEEA087210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087210.md): Mixer Box · weak · Jun 9, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Audio Integrating System
  > COPILOT VHF SIDE TONE RECEPTION WEAK. REPLACED.
- [SDR HEEA087206](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087206.md): Elt · will not test · Jun 9, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > ELT WOULD NOT TEST. SENT TO RJE INTERNATIONAL FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA087187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087187.md): Filter Element · clogged · Jun 9, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Hydraulic Power System
  > RETURN BYPASS BUTTON POPS. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA083432](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083432.md): Clock · inoperative · Jan 9, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Independent Instruments
  > CLOCK DOES NOT RUN WITH GOOD POWER AND GROUND. SCRAPPED.
- [SDR HEEA083405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083405.md): Battery · weak · Jan 9, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Battery/Charger System
  > MAIN BATTERY WEAK.
- [SDR HEEA083372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083372.md): Indicator · precesses · Jan 9, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > ADI PRECESSES AND WON'T STAY CAGED. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA083315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083315.md): Wire Harness · damaged · Jan 9, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil Temperature
  > DURING FIRST START, TOT NEEDLE DID NOT WORK. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA083256](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083256.md): Indicator · reads high · Jan 8, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Engine Temperature Indicating System
  > FOUND INDICATOR READING 20 DEGREES HIGH. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA083237](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083237.md): Control Arm · broken · Jan 8, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Air Distribution System
  > ACTUATING COPILOTS FRESH AIR VENT KNOB DOES NOT CHANGE AIR FLOW DURING FLIGHT. FLAPPER CONTROL ARM BROKEN. SCRAPPED.
- [SDR HEEA083207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083207.md): Actuator · failed · Jan 8, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Control
  > ROTOR AND N2 TURBINE WOULD NOT INCREASE OR DECREASE.
- [SDR HEEA083199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083199.md): Valve · leaking · Jan 8, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer
  > FUEL FILTER VALVE LEAKING. SCRAPPED.
- [SDR HEEA083171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083171.md): Bushing · worn · Jan 8, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > BUSHINGS WORN. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA083159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083159.md): Restraint · worn · Jan 8, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > TRANSMISSION RESTRAINT WORN. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA083131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083131.md): Restraint · stuck · Jan 8, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Head
  > MAIN ROTOR FLAP RESTRAINT STICKING IN DOWN POSITION. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA083115](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083115.md): Latch · loose · Jan 8, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > LITTER DOOR LIGHT STAYS ON CAUTION PANEL. FOUND STUD THAT CONNECTS LOWER ROD TO LEVER CAME LOOSE. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR.
- [SDR HEEA083114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083114.md): Tach Generator · fluctuates · Jan 8, 2003 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > AFTER FIRST START OF DAY, TURBINE NEEDLE (N2) FLUCTUATED AND WENT TO ZERO. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA080653](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080653.md): Oil Cooler · malfunctioned · Jul 30, 2002 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil Cooler
  > ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE NEEDLE INDICATES JUST BELOW THE "HIGH SIDE" RED LINE IN CRUISE FLIGHT.
- [SDR HEEA079719](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079719.md): Encoder · malfunctioned · May 30, 2002 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > ENCODER WON'T INDICATE WITHIN SPECIFIED RANGE. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA079718](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079718.md): Encoder · inaccurate · May 30, 2002 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > ENCODER CAUSES ALTITUDE TO INDICATE 200 FEET OFF. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA079564](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079564.md): Control Box · will not test · May 30, 2002 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Weather Radar System
  > WEATHER RADAR CONTROL BOX FAILS IN SELF TEST OR WHEN IN OPERATE MODE.
- [SDR HEEA079561](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079561.md): Indicator · shorted · May 30, 2002 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Instrument System Wiring
  > CAUTION PANEL FUEL FILTER SEGMENT SHORTED OUT AND LIGHT STAYING ON. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA077715](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA077715.md): Case · cracked · Jan 21, 2002 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > CRACK INDICATIONS ON WEBS OF TRANSMISSION.
- [SDR HEEA076454](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA076454.md): Line · cracked · Oct 4, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > LINE IS CRACKED AT FLARE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE LINE.
- [SDR HEEA076426](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA076426.md): Transceiver · malfunctioned · Oct 3, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder System
  > WOULD NOT TRANSMIT POWER MODE C SIGNALS. IN SHOP REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA075633](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA075633.md): Indicator · failed · Aug 28, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > TURBINE NEEDLE NOT WORKING.
- [SDR HEEA075628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA075628.md): Volt Regulator · failed · Aug 28, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · AC Generation System
  > GENERATOR WILL NOT STAY ON LINE.
- [SDR HEEA075553](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA075553.md): Starter Gen · failed · Aug 21, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Starter-Generator
  > GENERATOR WILL NOT RESET. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA075503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA075503.md): Gearbox · making metal · Aug 21, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > MAKING METAL. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA075502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA075502.md): Gearbox · damaged · Aug 21, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > PLAY IN OUTPUT SHAFT, UNABLE TO BALANCE TAIL ROTOR. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA075500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA075500.md): Support · leaking · Aug 21, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Engine/Transmission Coupling
  > LEAKING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA075499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA075499.md): Disk · damaged · Aug 21, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Engine/Transmission Coupling
  > DISC WORN CAUSING NOISE WHEN ROTOR BRAKES APPLIED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA075496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA075496.md): Rod · worn · Aug 21, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor Head
  > ROD BEARING WORN. SCRAPPED.
- [SDR HEEA075480](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA075480.md): Liner · damaged · Aug 21, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > TORQUE OSCILLATIONS ABOVE 80%.
- [SDR HEEA073705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073705.md): Stop · deteriorated · Jun 19, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > RUBBER DETERIORATED. SENDING TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA073698](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073698.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Jun 19, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > SLOW TO ERECT. IN SHOP FOR REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA073685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073685.md): Transceiver · failed · Jun 19, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · VHF Communications System
  > DISPLAY NUMBERS DON'T COME ON. IN SHOP FOR REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA073624](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073624.md): Indicator · failed · Jun 18, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > ROTOR NEEDLE DOESN'T ENGAGE UNTIL ALMOST 100 PERCENT ENGINE RPM.
- [SDR HEEA073621](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073621.md): Volt Regulator · malfunctioned · Jun 18, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · DC Regulator
  > ON FIRST START OF THE DAY, GENERATOR WILL NOT COME ON LINE.
- [SDR HEEA073620](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073620.md): Volt Regulator · malfunctioned · Jun 18, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · DC Regulator
  > GENERATOR WENT OFF LINE AND WON'T RESET.
- [SDR HEEA073587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073587.md): Flexure · deteriorated · Jun 18, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > RUBBER DETERIORATED.
- [SDR HEEA073585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073585.md): Fitting · damaged · Jun 18, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Flotation Section
  > RUBBER MISSING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ASSY.
- [SDR HEEA073574](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073574.md): Rod · binding · Jun 18, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor System
  > BINDING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ASSY.
- [SDR HEEA073568](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073568.md): Pitch Link · worn · Jun 18, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor Head
  > WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ASSY.
- [SDR HEEA072911](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072911.md): Bearing · damaged · May 1, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Control
  > BEARING UNSTAKED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA072695](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072695.md): Horn · malfunctioned · Apr 19, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Stall Warning System
  > HORN HAS STEADY SOUND ONLY, MUST PULSATE. SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR HEEA072552](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072552.md): Indicator · stuck · Apr 11, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > TURBINE NEEDLE STAYING AT ZERO AT TIMES AND VERY UNRELIABLE.
- [SDR HEEA072547](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072547.md): Restraint · worn · Apr 11, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > BEARINGS WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA072530](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072530.md): Gps · failed · Apr 11, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Global Positioning System
  > WILL NOT ACQUIRE SATELLITE SIGNAL.
- [SDR HEEA072470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072470.md): Housing · leaking · Apr 10, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX INPUT SEAL LEAKING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA072443](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072443.md): Transceiver · noisy · Apr 10, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · VHF Communications System
  > A LOT OF BACKGROUND NOISE IN RECEPTION MODE. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION AND FOUND CARRIER SQUELCH INTERMITTENT, ADJUSTED R184.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE n_number = 'N21497' AND deregistration_id = 'N21497-2022-12-06'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N21497-2022-12-06/reports

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